Firearm amnesty gets hundreds of guns off the street
Almost 700 guns were surrendered in Melbourne’s north-west in the last month of Victoria’s “most effective” firearm amnesty in more than a decade.
This comes...
Sunbury residents question Councillor’s Cairns link
A Sunbury residents group claims Jacksons Creek ward councillor Ann Potter is living part-time in Cairns and failing to properly represent her constituents.
The Sunbury...
Sunbury cases keep cops busy
From an aggravated home invasion to a chase of a suspected stolen vehicle and an under-age driver, Victoria Police were busy pursuing Sunbury residents...
Youth to write Macedon Ranges council’s Youth Strategy
Gisborne’s 21-year-old Sebastian Antoine is one of 11 young people who will write Macedon Ranges council’s 2018-2028 Youth Strategy.
The young people, all aged between...
Gisborne Christmas light display
For the eighth year in a row, Sharyn and David Ward are inviting the community to enjoy the Christmas display at their Gisborne home.
The...
Burglary rates in Sunbury and Macedon Ranges
Sunbury, Bulla, Clarkefield, and Diggers Rest homes are more likely to be burgled than the average Victorian household is, according to new RACV burglary...
Lancefield’s Alison Noble is riding high
Lancefield’s Alison Noble is riding high – on and off her horse.
The 13-year-old’s idea for a memory foam helmet insert that molds to the...
Bernie Finn calls for third rail crossing in Sunbury
Building a third way to cross Sunbury’s railway line is a priority as the town’s population and traffic surges, according to Western Metropolitan MP...
Free brekkie for Gisborne primary school pupils at 3 Little Pigs
Gisborne’s 3 Little Pigs cafe is offering free breakfast to local primary school pupils this month.
After breakfast, a walking school bus, run by parents,...
Cyclist dies after being hit by a car in Macedon
A male cyclist has died after being hit by a car in Macedon yesterday.
The cyclist, who is yet to be formally identified, was riding...
Diana Abruzzi founded the first women’s Chamber of Commerce
Diana Abruzzi founded the International Women’s Federation of Commerce and Industry in 1992, the world’s first Chamber of Commerce for women. The Woodend resident...
My place: Pradeep Tiwari
Fresh from the success of his recent Festival of Lights, Pradeep Tiwari wants to bring some Christmas cheer to his beloved West Footscray. He speaks with...
Kyneton’s La Bonta restaurant named a regional winner
An Italian restaurant in Kyneton is home to central Victoria’s best chef and best contemporary dining experience, according to the 2017 Golden Plate Awards.
La...
Third Sunbury Scouts selling Christmas trees
This December, the Third Sunbury Scouts are selling fresh Christmas trees to fundraise for their group, as they have done for more than 10...
Woodend Playgroup wins award for innovation and excellence
The team of volunteers behind Woodend Playgroup has been honoured in the Playgroup Victoria 2017 awards.
Early Childhood Education Minister Jenny Mikakos presented the group...
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Tips for smooth Christmas food shopping
’Tis the season for gathering with loved ones around a table full of food, but the art of food-shopping during the silly season can...
